Inventory Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is responsible for inventory accounting activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of inventory financial results, and providing meaningful analysis to support business decisions. This role requires a highly analytical, solution-oriented leader who can independently identify issues, perform root-cause analysis, and develop scalable solutions in a complex, high-volume retail environment.

• Analyze large data sets to identify trends, anomalies, financial risks, and opportunities.
• Support inventory accounting processes utilizing the Retail Method of Accounting, including analysis of cost complements, markups, markdowns, shrink, and inventory valuation.
• Investigate accounting and system discrepancies, perform root-cause analysis, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Ensure inventory balances and transactions are accurately reflected in the general ledger and supporting inventory systems.
• Partner with Merchandising, Operations, Technology, and other accounting teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Lead process improvements, automation, system enhancements, and transformation initiatives.
• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting documentation, and audit readiness.
• Proactively identify issues and drive solutions with minimal direction.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA preferred
• Experience with the Retail Method of Accounting (RMA) preferred
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.

Expert Level

This is a Contract position based out of Irving, TX.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical
• dental & vision Critical Illness
• Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Irving,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic…